Quality Memorials & Hand-Carved Headstones in Somerset

The choosing of a memorial is the final stage of saying Goodbye to a loved one. We understand this is a difficult and painful experience.

At Appleby & Childs, we provide a comprehensive range of headstones and memorials, all produced with the highest level of craftsmanship at our Yeovil premises. From traditional churchyard headstones to modern cemetery memorials, we work closely with families to design and produce layouts tailored to individual requirements.

Our skilled craftsmen offer a variety of lettering styles, including hand-carved, sand-blasted, and raised lead lettering, available in various finishes. We use only the finest materials, including Granite, Slate, Marble, and Portland Stone, to ensure a lasting tribute.

As a BRAMM-accredited member, all our work carries a 10-year structural guarantee. We provide a full memorial masonry service across Somerset, Dorset, Avon, and Wiltshire, frequently installing memorials in Yeovil, Crewkerne, Sherborne, Martock, and Weymouth.

Being a member of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons means we are independently vetted to ensure we meet the highest standards of workmanship and provide appropriate memorial guarantees for every family we serve.

Churchyard Headstones

Cremation Memorials (Plaques & Tablets)

Book Type Memorials

Children’s Memorials

Cemetery Headstones

Kerbs & Ledgers Sets

Vases & Flower Containers

Bespoke Memorials

Quality Headstones: Expertly Crafted at Our Regional Workshop

While our heritage is firmly rooted in Yeovil, every memorial we provide is prepared and finished at our state-of-the-art regional workshop in Bridgwater. As part of a larger network of master masons, we are able to combine local, personal service with the advanced facilities required to maintain our exceptionally high standards.

We welcome customers to discuss layout and individual designs at our Yeovil office, where you can view material samples and see the precision of our work firsthand. This partnership ensures that your memorial is crafted using the best equipment in the industry while benefiting from 140 years of local expertise.

Our Ten-Year Guarantee & BRAMM Accreditation

Peace of mind is paramount when choosing a lasting tribute. We offer a comprehensive ten-year structural guarantee on all new memorials. Furthermore, as a proud member of BRAMM (British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons), our work is regularly audited by an independent body. This ensures that every headstone is installed to the highest safety and stability standards (BS 8415), protecting your investment and the heritage of the burial ground for decades to come.

Master Craftsmanship & Design

At Appleby & Childs, we blend traditional artistry with modern inscription techniques to create a perfect tribute. While we use advanced machinery for crisp, precise lettering, our craftspeople also specialise in the rare art of hand-chiselled inscriptions.

We offer a full range of bespoke finishes, including traditional inlaid or raised lead lettering. Where selected, inscriptions are finished in 23.5ct real gold leaf or hand-painted in your choice of colour by our in-house artists at our central workshop.

Visual Approvals:

Modern Inscriptions: We provide a computer-scaled layout for a precise visual of the final result.
Hand-Chiselled: Inscriptions can be drawn onto the stone for your approval before work begins.

Memorial Tablets, Wedges & Desks

We offer a diverse range of cremation memorials, from traditional flat Tablets to sloped Wedges and Desk style markers. These are available in a variety of natural stones and can be personalised with hand-etched or painted artwork to reflect a unique life. Whether you require a standard design from our catalogue or a bespoke piece of artwork created to your specific requirements, our masons ensure a precision finish.

All of our cremation memorials are crafted to meet the specific regulations of your chosen churchyard or cemetery. Read more HERE.

Finest Quality Natural Materials

Memorials can be traditional, modern or bespoke and provided in a variety of durable materials:

• Stone

• Slate

• Marble

• Granite

Everlasting Granite Memorials

Granite is one of the best natural materials and our selection includes:

• Dark Grey Granite

• Lunar Grey Granite

• Blue Pearl Granite

• Dense Black Granite

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Expert Monumental Masons serving Yeovil, Crewkerne Cemetery, Sherborne, Martock, and the surrounding Somerset & Dorset churchyards for over 140 years. Specialists in Bath & Wells and Exeter & Salisbury Diocesan regulations.

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Memorials